2017 Season Info

All information pertaining to TISC’s current & upcoming season will be shared here. Please consult with and review this page on a regular basis for any changes and for updated details about regular venue location and practice times. TISC only operates in dry conditions, which means practices are weather dependent. Check website for updates if weather conditions are is questionable.

RACING & FITNESS: MONDAYS from April 3rd to September 25th: 6pm start , 400-meter track at Father Redmond (Ken Cox) next to Humber College (6:45pm start for May to August program) [Information with directions]

RACING & FITNESS: THURSDAYS from April 6th to September 28th: 6pm start at 200-meter track at Christ the King School (6:45pm start for May to August program) [Information with directions]

YOUTH PROGRAM (Learn to Race) Mondays 6pm to 6:45pm starting May 1 to August 31, 400-meter track at Father Redmond (Ken Cox) next to Humber College [Information with directions]

Additional Informal Skates: Skaters network with each other to arrange extra sessions and unofficial practices and training sessions during the season. TISC members typically skate on public trails (Hamilton Beach, Martin Goodman Trail), loops in residential streets (Port-Credit (Mississauga) to Oakville), and in corporate centers (Max Ward Park in Mississauga, just South of the airport).

Beginner’s program & instruction: Lessons may be arranged as demand and needs arise, however these are not run during TISC program time and are not run by TISC itself. To inquir, please e-mail torontoinline@yahoo.com if you wish to book lesson * please note the cost of these lessons is not covered by TISC membership and are arranged privately with a instructor and/or coach

WHO SHOULD SKATE AT TISC?

If you can start rolling, stop safely, turn in both directions, skate on a variety of terrain (up hill, downhill, rough asphalt, over curbs, hop over small obstacles), and you’re stable on your skates, then TISC is the right place for you to improve your fitness, technique, group skills, and race strategies.

WHAT TO BRING

This is a list of what you’ll need for a better experience skating with TISC:

For young skaters under 16-years old, full equipment (helmet, wrist/ palm, knee, elbow) is mandatory as well as mouth guard

RENTAL SKATES

TISC has a supply of rental racing skates (low boots, carbon fiber shell, big wheels!) available to its members. To receive rental skates, all components of TISC membership must be complete, payment and forms must first be completed and deposits must be made prior to skates being rented.

Cost is $100 for the season starting in April to end of September + a $400 security deposit (post dated cheque which will be returned when the rental skaters are returned to TISC in similar condition than when rented), $50 is skates are returned within 1-month of the start of the rental. As the outdoor season passes (April to September), the rental rate is reduced by $10 for eahc month (example: $100 to rent April to September, $90 May to Septemer, $80 June to September…). To rent skates, please speak with a club volunteer at practice or communicate with us at torontoinline@yahoo.com

MEMBERSHIP INFO: FORMS, RULES

All components of registration must be completed PRIOR to skating with TISC. This includes i) membership application, ii) waiver, iii) agreeing to Equity, Climate, Governance, iv) payment, v) registration with Roller Sports Canada.

A maximum of 5 guest skates are allowed. After that, TISC membership must be purchased to continue skating with TISC.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM, WHAT TO EXPECT

The 2017 program includes:

The program at TISC focuses on fitness, technique, tactics, fun and uses a group coaching approach

Mondays & Thursdays: programs begin with dry-land warm-up, technical program, then the program focuses on speed, tactics, strategy, and fitness

Youth: Learn to Race: Mondays 6pm to 6:45pm May 1 to August 31 – Young skaters will be introduced to racing with skill, agility, and techincal based activies & games

Program: Fitness: Mondays and Thursdays 6pm start in April & September, 6:45pm start May to August)- this program is for those who want to acheive serious speed. Skaters will be introduced to advance technique (starting, accelerating, sprinting, relays, close proximity skating, racing, sprints) and racing tactics as well as tough workouts! This program is for those who would like to be serious about racing, on the track, on the road- from sprints to marathon

IMPORTANT RULES & OTHER ITEMS

Use of helmet and hand or wrist protection is compulsory. You must wear your protective equipment at all times.

Skaters 15 years old and younger must wear elbow and knee protection. Parents/ guardians can sign-off on required use of elbow and/ or knee protection.

Follow the passing rules for the location (ask the coach). When about to overtake a skater(s) always announce “track” or “passing” to the skater(s) who may be unaware that you are behind them. (This courtesy is not required during competition race events). Leave lots of room between yourself and the skater(s) you’re passing

Each member or guest must sign in on the “Sign In” sheet at each practice

Mutual Respect, Good Sportsmanship & Civilized Conduct are expected by all officers of the Club, Board Members, Club Members, Guests, and Volunteers- adhering to the Guiding Principles of the Toronto Inline Skating Club as outlined in EQUITY, CLIMATE, AND GOVERNANCE

Stay alert to others using trails and streets and be courteous at all times. Be mindful of, and vigilant for, other skaters, cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles, which may share the road and may constitute a danger to you. Accept that occasionally you will encounter those who act in a reckless or dangerous manner. Do not initiate a confrontation, but rather, if the situation warrants it, report the person/vehicle to the police.

Avoid water, oil, debris, uneven or broken pavement, manhole covers and ‘road snakes’ (cracks sealed with tar). When skating in packs or groups, alert others to any oncoming hazards verbally and/or by pointing to the hazard side

Please consult the website, and use the facebook page, and listen-up at practice for practice and event cancellations due to weather conditions (made approximately 1-2 hour prior to start time) and/ or club attendance at competitions, other special club events

Unless otherwise noted, all practice venues are alcohol free and smoking is prohibited. These are policies and requirements of property owners and managements of the venues and facilities where TISC holds permits for the use of the venues and facilities.

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17 Responses to 2017 Season Info

I live in St. Catharines and have not met any speedskaters here. I would like to join your Hamilton Beach Trail group and would like to know whether it is Saturday or Sunday on any particular weekend. (Having said that, I’m not available Saturday the 21st.)

Hi,
I am a speedskater from Germany and will live in Toronto for 3 month. I would like to join your training. Can I just come to your training and bring the signed waiver and signed guest membership or real membership?
I already have a license from the german federation of speedskating, is it also necessary to have the license from RSC?
thanks and see you in Toronto
best regards
Jochen from Stuttgart

Hi,
I live in North Etobicoke area and am looking for Roller blades private coaching lessons for my 14 year old son. please suggest if there is any in west end or nearby locations ..I would like to register him in beginners course. I would also like to know the days of lessons, time and fees. Thanks in advance.

Hi there- the Scooter’s Indoor Speed Club offers beginner and youth instruction on Sundays- next session is December 16th at 11:30am- show up at least 15-minutes before so you can sign waivers. Make sure you have helmet and skates- http://scootersindoor.wordpress.com/

Hi,
I’m looking forward to the first session on Thursday. I have a lot of varied skating experience, but no inline skates yet. I see that you have rental skates available. Would it be possible to come a bit early on Thursday to set up a rental? (I have all the forms, etc. ready to go). Thanks so much!

Hi,
My daughter is a skater who is 8 years old and like to find the best place to continue her inline skating practice. we are currently living in Beijing. Is there a 200 meter banked track in Canada?
Thanks
Qi

Hello Qi- the Toronto Inline Skating Club will run an outdoor program from early April 2014 to the end of September 2014. We will likely use a 200-meter flat track as well as a 400-meter flat track in the West-end of the City of Toronto.

I’m planing to go for the Coming up Thursday session. I used to be a competitive inline skater in Colombia (long time ago) and because I love this sport so much I would like to try skating again just for fun. I see that you rent skates, what can I do to rent them for this coming Thursday.. Also I’m excited to meet the group and start skating again.

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

April 10 2017- Tonight's skating program and practice is cancelled due to thunder storm, rain, and wet conditions.April 6 2017- Tonight's skating program and practice is cancelled due to rain and wet conditions.

April 2 2017- All components of Membership Application must be completed PRIOR to skating with TISC. First outdoor skate is tomorrow, April 3rd. Let's get rolling!

WHO SHOULD COME OUT TO TISC?

If you can stand on your skates, roll comfortably and hold your balance, turn right and left, hop over obstacles, come to a stop safetly, then TISC is a good place for you to take your skating to the next level.

TISC welcomes skaters who looking to improve fitness; those who'd like to get into racing (road, marathons, track, sprint) and who'd like to take their skating to the next level by improving technique (skating movement), pack skills (skating with others), and speed!

WHEN & WHERE

The 2017 season's program is set for Mondays starting in May on the 400-meter track at Ken Cox Community Center (next to Humber College) at Lake Shore and Kipling and Thursdays at Christ the King School & track at Lake Shore and Brown's Line. Youth Learn to Race program continues this year, May to August, 6pm to 6:45pm! [More information on locations.

WHAT TO BRING

When you come to a TISC practice, make sure you bring...
- skates
- membership application must be complete
- a proper fitting helmet (mandatory)
- hand (wrist or palm protection such as cycling gloves or wrist guards), this is mandatory)
- a water bottle
- suitable active clothing, dressed for outdoor weather
- knee and elbow protection mandatory for skaters 15-years and under, unless parents sign off to indicate otherwise.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The 2017 program will focus on the development of speed, fitness, and skills with a focus on the following

- proper skating technique and agility
- fun, joy, and freedom of skating
- safety
- how to skate in a group setting
- achieving health through active participation
- tactics and strategy

RENTAL SKATES

TISC has a supply of rental racing skates (low boots, carbon fiber shell, big wheels!) available to its members. Cost is $100 for the season, $50 is skates are returned within 1-month of the start of the rental. A $400 security deposit is required. Please speak with a Board Member at practice to reserve a pair or e-mail us at torontoinline@yahoo.com.

2017 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

In order to become a Member with the Toronto Inline Skating Club, all applicants are required to complete the following. All components of registration must be completed online PRIOR to skating with TISC. This includes I) membership application, II) waiver, III) agreeing to Equity, Climate, Governance, IV) payment, V) registration with Roller Sports Canada. Go to our TISC Membership Application.